Teemburra Dam spill increasing

Update 1 – Friday, 31 January 2025, 9:00am

STAY INFORMED – Teemburra Dam spill increasing

Warning level: ADVICE 

Warning area: Downstream of Teemburra Dam 

Water spilling from Teemburra Dam is increasing into Teemburra Creek. Water flows from Teemburra Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks of river. Expect increased river flows in next few days.

What you should do 

• Decide what you will do if flooding starts.  
• Stay out of rivers, creeks and floodwater.  

Stay informed

Stay informed because conditions could change rapidly:

• monitor Teemburra Dam level bit.ly/TeemburraStorageLevels     
• tune in to ABC Tropical North 101.1 FM 
• check local updates, road closures and evacuation information at Mackay Regional Council http://disaster.mackay.qld.gov.au/
• monitor river and rainfall conditions at bit.ly/2UBXUa8 or visit www.bom.gov.au/qld  
• call Triple Zero (000) if your life is in danger    
• for flood help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance QLD app.

The next update will be issued when the situation changes.